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Dr. Frank McKenna

Rheumatology Manchester

Dr. Frank McKenna

10 years of experience

6,768+
Patients seen
10
Years in practice
8
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr. Frank McKenna at a glance

Dr. Frank McKenna is a Rheumatology practitioner based in Manchester, United Kingdom, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 50+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2012). Serves patients in Manchester, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Frank McKenna (BA MD FRCP) has over 30 years' experience as a Consultant

Physician and Rheumatologist. He was appointed as Fellow of the Royal College

of Physicians in 1994 and has been an examiner for the MRCP PACES examination

since 2003. He has extensive experience in rheumatology and acute general medicine and led his rheumatology dept to be recognised by the BSR as offering ‘Outstanding Best Practice'. He has lengthy experience in all rheumatic diseases including all

inflammatory joint and connective tissue diseases, osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia

and osteoporosis . He has over 30 years' experience of research in clinical pharmacology and has over 150 publications including abstracts, original papers, book and book chapters. He has undertaken most clinical managerial posts in the NHS including latterly that of operational Medical Director. He has held several positions

with both Arthritis Research UK (formerly ARC) and the British Society for Rheumatology including treasurer of the BSR. He has had a lengthy involvement with NICE as the BSR expert for the appraisals of biologic drugs in rheumatoid arthritis, as

clinical lead for the most recent revision of the RA guideline, and as member

then Chair of the NICE appeal panel.

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Dr. Frank McKenna

Education & training

  1. 2006–2012 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Manchester (GB)
  2. 2012–2016 Residency · Rheumatology
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Manchester (GB)
  3. 2016–2017 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Karolinska Stockholm, SE

Career & appointments

  1. 2016-09–2017-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Rheumatology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-978893 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Rheumatology
#EB-E95FDC7B · issued 2017 · renewal 2027
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,865
Annual physical exam 99395 2,423
Vaccination administration 90471 2,487
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,888

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 180.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 90.00 EUR
Vaccination administration 120 min in_clinic 540.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 810.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

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HEADSHOT
Frank McKenna in consultation
IN OFFICE
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WITH TEAM
Frank McKenna at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 77s
Meet Frank McKenna

Research & publications

h-index: 11 · i10: 10

  1. European registry analysis of Rheumatology outcomes
    Frank McKenna, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.2417/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 37951296 · cited by 105
  2. Outcomes of Rheumatology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Frank McKenna, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.2473/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 34290269 · cited by 195
  3. European registry analysis of Rheumatology outcomes
    Frank McKenna, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.2819/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 37047632 · cited by 69
  4. Outcomes of Rheumatology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Frank McKenna, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2022
    DOI: 10.2309/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 37515237 · cited by 175

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Rheumatology European Annual Congress (Rheumatology) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Rheumatology National Society Meeting · Manchester · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Rheumatology — Manchester · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2017
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2017
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2017

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Rheumatology
  • Awareness When should you see a rheumatology?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · frank.mckenna@euroclinics.example

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Recent reviews

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Dr. Frank McKenna's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr. Frank McKenna treats, with the size of the national pool of United Kingdom doctors offering the same care.

Rheumatology

Joint, muscle and autoimmune disorders including RA, lupus, gout and chronic pain.

Dr. Frank McKenna is one of 423 rheumatology doctors indexed in United Kingdom. Browse rheumatology doctors in United Kingdom →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Manchester matters

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  • What does Frank McKenna specialise in?

    Frank McKenna specialises in Rheumatology in Manchester, GB. 50 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Frank McKenna treat?

    Frank McKenna treats conditions within Rheumatology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Frank McKenna practise?

    Frank McKenna practises in Manchester, GB. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Frank McKenna speak?

    Frank McKenna speaks English, French.

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